Lorenzo and Simona Perrone: the book as matter and memory
For over twenty years, Lorenzo and Simona Perrone have been developing LibriBianchi, an artistic project that represents the core of their research. At the center of their work lies the book, explored not only as a material object but as a foundational symbol of culture and civilization. Through an in-depth reflection on the relationship between the book, knowledge, and collective memory, the two artists strongly affirm the cultural value of the book in an era of continuous transformation.
The art of Lorenzo and Simona Perrone
The artistic language of Lorenzo and Simona Perrone is based on the use of real books, which they intervene on with glue, plaster, and water, later integrating external materials such as barbed wire, glass, stones, wood, and white paint.
The book is thus removed from its original function and transformed into a sculptural object, assuming an archetypal and symbolic character.
This transformation alters the perception of the book as an object, turning it into an emblem of culture, knowledge, and the stratification of human understanding. The themes addressed—often linked to social and cultural issues—place their work within a sphere close to artivism, where art becomes a tool for critical reflection and awareness.
Who are Lorenzo and Simona Perrone
Lorenzo Perrone was born in Milan in 1944 and developed a strong passion for publishing and painting from an early age. He attended a painting course at Castello Sforzesco and studied at the Scuola del Libro dell’Umanitaria.
His professional career began in the fields of graphic design and communication, and for approximately forty years he lived and worked between Milan, London, and New York. Since the early 2000s, he has devoted himself exclusively to sculpture.
Simona Vanzetto was born in Florence in 1958 and studied in her hometown. She began her professional career in Paris, where she worked through costume design, fashion, and photography.
In the 1990s she returned to Italy, opening a small creative studio in Tuscany. In 2006 she met Lorenzo Perrone, and from this encounter a profound personal and artistic partnership was formed, leading to the creation of the LibriBianchi project.
They currently live and work in Milan.
